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University of Waterloo

Mechanical Engineering (Co-op Only)

University of Waterloo

Overview

26%

Acceptance Rate?Estimated from application and admission figures in Common University Data Ontario (CUDO) reports and university publications.

90%

Competitive Average?Based on 49 user submissions.

49

Student Reports?Admission results submitted anonymously by real applicants on Uniscope. Duplicate entries and statistical outliers are filtered automatically.

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205+

Estimated Enrollment?Approximate annual intake for this program, based on official university publications and CUDO reports.

88%

Cutoff?Based on admission results submitted by students on Uniscope — no applicants below this average were admitted. Submissions under this threshold are not accepted.

The competitive admission average for Mechanical Engineering (Co-op Only) at University of Waterloo is approximately 90% for 2026 applicants, with an acceptance rate of 26%. Based on 49 real student submissions on Uniscope, accepted applicants report a median admission average of 96.5% (minimum on record: 89%), students currently in the applicant pool show a median of 93.5%. The program is located in Waterloo, ON. It enrolls approximately 205 students annually.

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Offer Timing

50 student-reported offers across 4 admissions cycles

Mar 5 – Apr 21Middle 50% of offers
Mar 7Busiest week
Mar 12Half out by
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In a typical year, half of all offers were out by Mar 12, and the busiest stretch was Mar 7 – Mar 13.

Pooled from 50 offers students reported for the 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25 and 2025–26 cycles, grouped by where each date falls in the admissions year rather than by calendar year. Individual reports run from Nov 11 to May 13. Release dates shift year to year — treat this as a guide, not a schedule.

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Prerequisites

MHF4URequired
MCV4URequired
SCH4URequired
ENG4URequired
SPH4URequired

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the competitive average for Mechanical Engineering (Co-op Only) at University of Waterloo?

The competitive admission average for Mechanical Engineering (Co-op Only) at University of Waterloo is approximately 90%. Applicants below this average are not automatically rejected, but admission becomes significantly less likely.

What average do you need to get into Mechanical Engineering (Co-op Only) at University of Waterloo?

Admitted students to Mechanical Engineering (Co-op Only) at University of Waterloo typically present averages around 90%; accepted applicants on Uniscope report a median admission average of 96.5%. Averages meaningfully below this make an offer less likely.

Is Mechanical Engineering (Co-op Only) at University of Waterloo hard to get into?

Mechanical Engineering (Co-op Only) at University of Waterloo is considered very competitive, with a competitive average near 90% and an acceptance rate of about 26%.

What is the acceptance rate for Mechanical Engineering (Co-op Only)?

The acceptance rate for Mechanical Engineering (Co-op Only) at University of Waterloo is approximately 26%.

What are the prerequisites for Mechanical Engineering (Co-op Only)?

Prerequisites for Mechanical Engineering (Co-op Only) include: MHF4U, MCV4U, SCH4U, ENG4U, SPH4U.

How many students are enrolled in Mechanical Engineering (Co-op Only)?

Mechanical Engineering (Co-op Only) at University of Waterloo enrolls approximately 205 students per year.